A student at Hazelwood East High School is in custody after a violent fight near the school left another student with severe head injuries. Community leaders, including James Clark from the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, are calling for an end to the violence, while the Hazelwood School District and St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell have offered support and expressed their distress over the incident. A student, speaking anonymously, also hopes for an end to the violence and justice for the victim.
Community leaders in Eagle Pass, Texas, held a press conference to oppose the 'Take Our Border Back' convoy's planned rally, criticizing the convoy's message and Texas Governor Greg Abbott's actions. The convoy, which aims to protest the Biden administration's immigration policy, has grown in size and plans to hold rallies in multiple states. The community leaders expressed concerns about hate speech and the use of their public spaces for political purposes, urging respect for cultural diversity. The convoy has faced criticism for alleged racist and antisemitic remarks, and a rally is scheduled to take place in Quemado, Texas, on Saturday.
Portland community leaders are set to discuss plans for a new multi-million dollar homeless shelter on Riverside Street, following the closure of the Oxford Street Shelter. The new shelter will provide 200 beds and will be located in a former nursing home. Community leaders have expressed their support for the new location, which they hope will provide a more stable and permanent solution for the city's homeless population.
